A DECEPTIVELY tricky brain teaser inspired by the variety of fish that live in rivers and lakes is the latest challenge to take the internet by storm.
Can you spot the carp among the other fish?
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Riddlers were invited to spot a carp swimming among other fishCredit: Raffle
The maddening seek-and-find puzzle was created by British bingo site Tombola.
A wide range of creatures live in fresh water, from long pikes to slippery eels.
You will need 20/20 vision to find a carp among other fish in a murky river.
Are your observation skills at a high level?
Keep your eyes open because you have to break the record of 30 seconds
According to the creators, every fourth puzzler gave up the search for carp.
Everyone can see the fish swimming in different directions and trying to avoid the hooks.
Seaweed seems to fill all the places where carp could hide.
Anyone can see male and female faces – but you have a high IQ and 20/20 vision if you can see three other people
The light from above also casts shadows on the water.
Here’s a hint: the carp is in the darkest area of the picture.
If you need another clue, try taking a closer look at the fish closest to the algae.
Do you think you have finally found a carp?
Once you think you’ve solved the challenge, scroll down to the solution below to check your answer.
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The carp is hidden in a visible place towards the bottom of the picture Credits: Tombola
The carp can be seen in the middle of the brain towards the lower third.
ANOTHER PUZZLE
The challenge comes after online resource FishInAquarium shared a similar tidbit.
Can you spot the shell among the animals in the ocean?
Only those with 20/20 vision can solve the puzzle in 20 seconds or less.
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Riddlers were challenged to spot the shell among the fish and coral Credit: FishInAquarium
Everyone can see colorful fish of different sizes and shapes, along with corals and crabs.
But if you’re going to have to block out all the distractions to spot an easy-to-overlook shell.
Do you think you found it?
Here’s a tip: the shell is golden yellow.
If you are confident in your guess, work through the solutions below to confirm your answer.
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The brightly colored shell can be found at the bottom of the imageCredit: FishInAquarium
A bright yellow shell can be seen in the lower right corner of the braincase.
If those two puzzles were too easy, the third viral challenge will confuse you.
Can you find the snake hiding in the grass?
A record of 30 seconds is hard to beat for someone who doesn’t have x-ray vision.
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Riddlers are tasked with spotting a snake hiding in the grass Credit: Reddit
A Redditor posting under the tag u/bluehangover shared the challenge on the Find The Sniper forum.
Commentators joked that they would struggle to survive in the wild after failing to spot the snake.
One person said they enlarged the photo and were still left scratching their heads.
If you need a clue, look for the ladder to the left of the picture.
Once you think you’ve solved the challenge, go to the solution below to check your answer.
Advantages of brain teasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how different regions of the brain respond to brain teasers and optical illusions. There are many advantages.
- They are not only entertaining, but shed light on how our brain interprets visual data.
- By regularly exercising your brain, you improve your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown that people who regularly face optical illusions and puzzles see great improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve vision by allowing you to see fine print.
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You can find the snake slithering on the left side of the photo Credit: Reddit
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